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Vermilion, Ohio Obituaries

John Robert Diehl

John Robert Diehl

Jun 29, 2022

John Robert Diehl, 73, of Youngsville, PA , died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born March 17, 1949 in Lorain and had been a Pennsylvania resident for the past 21 years moving from Vermilion. John graduated from Vermilion High School class of 1967. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam....

Farrell James Finnegan

Farrell James Finnegan

Jun 29, 2022

Farrell James "Jim" Finnegan, 79, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Stonerise Morgantown Nursing Home, Morgantown, WV, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 12, 1942 in Amherst, OH and had been a Vermilion resident since 1988 moving from Henrietta Township, He most recently resided in Morgantown, WV. Jim was a veteran of the United States...

Lester J Olexen

Lester J Olexen

Jun 25, 2022

Lester Joseph "Les" Olexen , 79 , of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born November 28, 1942 in Lorain, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 51 years moving from Lorain. Les was a veteran of the Navy and worked for Lorain Fire Department...

Brenda S Taylor

Brenda S Taylor

Jun 24, 2022

Brenda S. Taylor (nee Herron), 73, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. She was born February 15, 1949 in Beckley, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 22 years moving from Wakeman. Brenda worked at the Olive Factory in Vermilion and had also worked in Day Care....

Michael Raymond Braun

Michael Raymond Braun

Jun 22, 2022

Michael Raymond Braun, 45, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice Facility after a lengthy illness. He was born June 21, 1977 in Amherst, OH and had been a life long Vermilion area resident. Michael was a talented carpenter, musician and artist. He loved being in the outdoors hiking, kayaking, and biking. His musical talents...

Peggy  Ann  Mcgraw

Peggy Ann Mcgraw

Jun 14, 2022

Peggy Ann McGraw (nee Brown), 71, of Willard, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Twightlight Garden Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 9, 1951 in Garrison, KY and had been a Willard resident for the past 4 years moving from Portsmouth, OH. Peggy had worked as a Nurses Aide for many years. She is survived...

Linda Kelm

Linda Kelm

Jun 11, 2022

Linda Ruth Kelm, 67, of Westerville, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born October 5, 1954 in Amherst, OH and had been a Westerville resident for the past 36 years moving from Columbus. Linda worked as a membership specialist for the Ohio Education Association for 30 years. . She graduated from...

Lila  Schnitzler

Lila Schnitzler

Jun 11, 2022

Lila Schnitzler (nee Pauly), 94, of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born May 27, 1928 in Elyria, OH and had been a lifelong Vermilion resident. She was a member of St. Mary Parish in Vermilion, the Altar Rosary Society, and the Red Hat Society. She played on...

Donald  W. Felty

Donald W. Felty

Jun 10, 2022

Donald W. Felty, 87, of Wakeman, died Friday, June 10, 2022 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was born September 13, 1934 in Greensburg, PA and had been a Wakeman resident for the past 22 years moving from Vermilion. Donald was a veteran of the Navy Reserves and worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor...

Beatrice Yost

Beatrice Yost

Jun 9, 2022

Beatrice Yost (nee Hamilton), 77 , of Birmingham, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born January 23, 1945 in Neon, KY and had been a Birmingham resident for the past 10 years moving from Vermilion. Beatrice had worked as a beautician before becoming a nurses aide. She had worked at Kingston...

Kelly   J Shook

Kelly J Shook

Jun 9, 2022

Kelly Shook, 72, of Vermilion, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1950 in Coeburn, Virginia and had been a Vermilion resident since 1970. Kelly was a veteran of the Army serving during Vietnam and a Purple Heart Recipient. He graduated from Berlin Heights High School in 1968, where...

Marilyn  Walters

Marilyn Walters

Jun 7, 2022

Marilyn Agnes Walters (nee Willer), 72, of Vermilion , died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her son's home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 12, 1950 in Quincy, IL and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 35 years moving from Sandusky Ohio. She most recently resided in Etna Green, Indiana with her son. Marilyn worked...

Harry  Russell  Hadaway

Harry Russell Hadaway

Jun 7, 2022

Harry R. Hadaway, 82, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 20, 1939, in Elyria and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 54 years moving from North Ridgeville and had served in the National Guard. Harry worked as a Tool and Die Maker, starting his career at...

Joseph P  Werle

Joseph P Werle

Jun 6, 2022

Joseph P. Werle, 84, of Vermilion, died Monday, June 6, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. He was born February 8, 1938 in Cleveland , OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 22 years moving from New London, OH. Joseph was a veteran of the US Navy Reserves and had worked in maintenance and...

Viola  Bea  Klaus

Viola Bea Klaus

Jun 5, 2022

Viola Bea Klaus (nee Frame), 55, of Vermilion, died Sunday, June 5, 2022 at University Hospital-Portage Medical Center after a short illness. She was born April 22, 1967 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 20 years moving from Topeka, KS and Pennsylvania. Viola had worked in home health care and was a caregiver to...

Daniel  C.  Miller

Daniel C. Miller

Jun 4, 2022

Daniel C. Miller, 74, of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born September 5, 1947 in Clay Co., WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 8 years. Prior to moving to West Virginia to take care of his mother, he lived in Vermilion for 25...

Joyce  D.  Smith

Joyce D. Smith

Jun 3, 2022

Joyce D. Smith (nee Coleman), 89, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 3, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born November 27, 1932 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion resident. Joyce worked in the cafeteria for Vermilion Schools for over 25 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the United Church...

Frances  Jean "Fran"  Abraham

Frances Jean "Fran" Abraham

Jun 1, 2022

Frances Jean "Fran" Abraham (nee Gerhart), 74, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born February 12, 1948 in Dayton, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 20 years moving from Dallas, TX and Akron, OH. Fran retired from Garland Independent School District as a...

Randy  Armel "Park"  Terry

Randy Armel "Park" Terry

May 29, 2022

Randy Armel "Park" Terry, 33, of Amherst, died Sunday, May 29, 2022 at his home after a sudden illness. He was born March 20, 1989 in Cleveland and had been a Amherst resident for the past year moving from Vermilion. Randy had worked for Wendy's in Amherst as a cook. He is survived by his wife, Amanda (nee Sampson)...

Jonathan  Jones

Jonathan Jones

May 26, 2022

Jonathan Lee Jones, 46, of Lima, died Thursday, May 26, 2022 Lima Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born June 16, 1975 in Toledo, OH and had been a Lima resident for the past four years moving from Vermilion. Jonathan worked for Ford Motor Co. for 20 years. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking out, and being outdoors,...

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